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sports2 months ago

Tottenham Earn Hard-Fought Point in Monaco Draw

Tottenham Hotspur managed a 0-0 draw against Monaco in a match marked by poor performance from Spurs, who struggled offensively and defensively, with Vicario's standout saves keeping them in the game. The result highlighted tactical issues and the need for better midfield organization, as well as concerns about player fitness and substitutions. Monaco dominated possession and chances, but Spurs' defense held firm, earning a point in a disappointing display.

business3 months ago

Charlie Javice Sentenced to 7 Years for JPMorgan Fraud

Charlie Javice, once a celebrated fintech entrepreneur, was sentenced to 85 months in prison for fabricating customer data in her startup Frank, which JPMorgan acquired for $175 million. She expressed deep remorse in court, apologizing to shareholders, employees, and students affected by her actions. The case highlights issues of corporate due diligence and market honesty, with Javice's conviction marking a dramatic fall from her previous success and recognition.

sports3 months ago

Tottenham's Resilience Shines in Brighton Draw

Tottenham's recent match against Brighton showcased a significant mental and physical resilience, with the team fighting back from a 2-0 deficit to earn a 2-2 draw, highlighting a possible shift in their mentality under coach Thomas Frank and marking their first away league game avoiding defeat after trailing by two or more goals in three years.

fraudcrime2 years ago

Another Frank financial aid executive implicated in JPMorgan fraud case

Olivier Amar, former executive at college aid startup Frank, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, and conspiracy, in connection with defrauding JPMorgan Chase into buying the company for $175 million. Amar is the second Frank employee to be charged, following founder Charlie Javice. Both have pleaded not guilty. The Securities and Exchange Commission has also added Amar as a defendant in its civil suit against Javice. The alleged scheme involved fabricating user data and misleading JPMorgan about the company's size. JPMorgan shut down Frank in January.

business2 years ago

"Founder of student aid startup Frank reacts to prosecutor's case against her"

The founder of student aid startup Frank, Charlie Javice, and the company's chief growth officer, Olivier Amar, have pleaded not guilty to criminal charges alleging that they tricked J.P. Morgan Chase into paying $175 million for their business by creating a fake data set that inflated their client base. Prosecutors claim that Javice and Amar misrepresented the number of customers Frank had, which was actually around 300,000 instead of the claimed 4 million. Javice's attorney argues that communications among J.P. Morgan Chase executives will support her innocence. The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for August 15.

business2 years ago

Frank College Aid Startup Executives Plead Not Guilty to JPMorgan Fraud Charges

The founder and a former executive of college financial aid startup Frank have pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding JPMorgan Chase. Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar entered their pleas before a U.S. District Judge in Manhattan. Prosecutors allege that Javice lied to JPMorgan about the number of student customers Frank had, while Amar purchased fake lists of college students' data. JPMorgan discovered the fraud after finding that marketing materials sent to supposed customers had low delivery and open rates. The bank shut down Frank and CEO Jamie Dimon called the acquisition a "huge mistake." Javice has also filed counterclaims against JPMorgan in a separate case.

business2 years ago

Charlie Javice Crowned "Magic Number Finder" in $175M JPMorgan Sale

Workers at Frank, a financial planning site for college students, reportedly questioned the company's financials before JPMorgan Chase purchased the company for $175 million in 2021, and even referred to their boss, Charlie Javice, as the "king of finding magic numbers." JPMorgan has sued over getting bilked by Javice in the deal, alleging that Frank's user base was supposedly more like 300,000, not the 4.25 million that Javice claimed. Javice has been charged with defrauding JPMorgan into buying her now-shuttered college financial aid startup under the guise that millions of customers would come with it.

finance2 years ago

JPMorgan employees doubted stats before Frank acquisition

Internal messages released in a legal filing show that employees of college aid platform Frank expressed disbelief when founder Charlie Javice directed them to boost their customer count ahead of JPMorgan's acquisition of the startup for $175 million in 2021. JPMorgan alleges that Frank had fewer than 300,000 real customers when it was purchased, despite Javice instructing employees to change "public-facing numbers" to 4.25 million customers. Javice has been criminally charged by the Department of Justice and sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for fraud related to the company sale, while JPMorgan has sued Javice for lying about her company's scale to close the deal.

business2 years ago

JPMorgan accuses Frank founder of inflating user numbers.

JPMorgan has accused the founder of Frank, a now-defunct financial app, of instructing staff to overstate user numbers to potential buyers. The bank has filed a lawsuit against the founder, alleging that he made false statements about the app's user base during its acquisition by another company. Frank was shut down in 2019 after failing to gain traction with users.

business2 years ago

JPMorgan to pay legal fees in Frank fraud case.

JPMorgan has been ordered by a US judge to pay the legal fees of the founder of Frank, a now-defunct startup, in a fraud case. The court ruled that JPMorgan had acted in bad faith by withholding evidence that could have helped Frank's founder defend himself against the bank's claims. The ruling is a setback for JPMorgan, which has been trying to recover $875m from Frank's founder and other defendants in the case.

tv2 years ago

"The Old Guard's Secret Power Revealed in 'Succession' Ep. 4"

In the latest episode of "Succession," the senior group of Frank, Gerri, and Karl scramble to figure out the future of the company, and suddenly, they seem to have a nominal amount of control. They have become even better Logan replacements than his kids are, and their mere presence represents an unexpected safety net. The show has opened up the possibility that this subgroup could team up and have far more sway in the endgame than most people would have expected just a few weeks ago.

business2 years ago

Frank founder Charlie Javice charged with $175 million JPMorgan fraud

Charlie Javice, the founder of student loan software company Frank, has been arrested and charged with fraud by federal prosecutors. The Securities and Exchange Commission has also filed a civil complaint alleging that Javice lied about having data on 4 million clients to entice JPMorgan Chase to buy her company in 2021 for $175 million. Javice made up the 4.2 million clients with the help of a local data science professor. Javice denies the allegations.